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      Chelsea ‘set to make £65m transfer bid for Mudryk’s old team-mate’ but face battle with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City

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      CHELSEA are lining up a £65million bid for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, according to reports.Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been keeping tabs on the Ukrainian this season.Georgiy Sudakov is being linked with a host of top Premier League clubsCredit: GettySudakov, left, was team-mates with Mykhailo Mudryk, right, at Shakhtar DonetskCredit: AFPHe has scored eight goals for club and country in the 2023/24 campaign, one of which came in a 3-0 win on Sunday.Now The Mail understand Chelsea have held discussions with the player’s representatives as they prepare to make a suitable offer for the man who has a £125million release clause.Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin was also at Chelsea’s win over Everton last month and confirmed after the game that Sudakov will leave in the summer.He said: “This summer window, he has a big chance to move to some big clubs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We have had some contacts with big clubs and some are not negotiating with us directly but are getting a feel for the summer environment.”He will definitely move to a top European club this summer.”When I was at Chelsea versus Everton, many people asked me about Sudakov.”Sudakov, who is under contract until 2028, played alongside Mykhailo Mudryk at Shakhtar before he left for Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe pair are good friend, with Sudakov joking in the past that Mudryk is missing him in London.They are still team-mates for the Ukraine national team – where Sudakov has 14 caps.Ex-Chelsea and England wonderkid now unemployedMudryk has struggled since moving to England, scoring just six goals and assisting four in 56 appearances.But Mauricio Pochettino’s side are starting to show signs of improvement with a run of just one loss in their last 12 Premier League games.On Sunday, they thrashed West Ham 5-0 to move seventh in the table with three games remaining. More

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      Bukayo Saka reveals how the ‘pain’ of losing title to Man City last season is fuelling nerve-jangling run-in this term

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      BUKAYO SAKA has vowed Arsenal will not get “frustrated” in their chase of the winning machine that is Manchester City.The Gunners have won 14 of their 16 Premier League outings this calendar year, losing just once, scoring 51 goals and only conceding eight in the process.Bukayo Saka says Arsenal will push Manchester City all the way in the title raceCredit: AlamyMikel Arteta’s Gunners will hope for City to drop points in the next few weeksCredit: GettyAnd yet, the title is out of their hands, with Pep Guardiola’s City a point behind and a game to spare in second place heading into their final three matches of the campaign.Mikel Arteta’s league leaders could find themselves off the top spot by the time they travel to Manchester United in their penultimate game of the season on Sunday should City beat Fulham at Craven Cottage in Saturday’s early kick-off.Arsenal are praying for a miracle slip-up from Pep’s four-time Prem champions, but Saka is remaining positive.He explained: “You can view it in two ways – as frustrating or as a beautiful challenge.read more arsenal“Everybody knows they are one of the best teams in the world.“They have been on top for the past five years, challenging for everything, so far to be up there competing with them is good.“We are not going to get frustrated. We see it as a challenge. We want to fight until the end and push them the whole way.“They have set the standard and it’s up to the rest of us to try to be better than them. We just focus on ourselves. That’s all we can do.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe memories of last year’s painful collapse – throwing away an eight-point lead on City to end the term five points off the top – will be fresh in the minds of Arteta’s squad.But Saka added: “The end of last season has made us stronger this year, made us hungrier to try and go a step further. The pain has brought us together.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player“We are all so hungry but also in future years, we want to win. We are young and we have got many more years ahead of us and we’ll have lots of experiences together.”Horror tackleSaka was on the end of a horror studs-up tackle by Ryan Christie during their 3-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend – leaving him with a nasty gash on his left shin.VAR decided not to get involved, with referee David Coote deciding against issuing Christie a card or even awarding a foul.It is not the first time during his Arsenal career that Saka has been targeted with heavy fouls from opposition players.But the 22-year-old said: “I just try to get on with it. It’s the hunger to win that keeps me going. That’s why I keep getting up.“I’m physically much stronger than I was four or five years ago with more experience, and I’m smarter now in terms of knowing which tackles to go through and which ones to jump.”For the fourth successive season, Saka has surpassed 50 games for club and country and is currently the leading appearance maker in the Arsenal squad with 225 so far.READ MORE SUN STORIESSaka added: “It’s big numbers but Mikel has told me that all elite players do that. if I want to be at that level then I need to be ready to play that many games.“You see the best players in the world doing it so I believe I can do it as well.” More

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      TNT Sports commentator lets slip unusual reason why Arsenal were forced to cut training short before Bournemouth clash

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      TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher let slip the unusual reason Arsenal had to cut their final training session before the Bournemouth game short.The training obviously had the desired effect, with Arsenal continuing their fine form of late as they maintained their title push with a 3-0 win over The Cherries.Mikel Arteta was forced to stop training early on FridayCredit: RexThe TNT commentator revealed why training was cut shortCredit: GettyA first-half penalty from Bukayo Saka opened the scoring before Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice chipped in with goals in the second half.The result was enough to open up a four point gap at the top of the Premier League, which was then cut to one after Manchester City took Wolves apart in a 5-1 win.TNT Sports commentator Fletcher suggested that the secret to Arsenal’s title-chasing success may be the intensity of their training sessions.Fletcher revealed that Mikel Arteta was forced to step in and intervene during Arsenal’s final training session before the Bournemouth game.READ MORE ON ARSENALThat was apparently because the players brought such an intensity to the session that he was worried injuries may pile-up during their run-in.In the first half, Fletcher said: “They’re really impressing early on here, Arsenal.Co-commentator Lucy Ward replied: “Yeah they’re at it, Arsenal. They’ve started at a lot higher tempo than Bournemouth.”Fletcher then revealed: “It was whispered to me earlier this morning that the final training session yesterday was pretty high in tempo and physicality.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So much so that Mikel Arteta felt the need just to calm it down a little bit, call an earlier halt than he would have liked to have done.”But very, very pleased with what he saw from his players and that aggression is what we’re seeing here in the early moments.”Arsenal icon told ‘you’re live on the radio.. you shouldn’t be doing that’ by fuming Tottenham fan in North London derbyReflecting on the intensity of the game afterwards, Declan Rice said: “I think you saw in the first half it was domination. We could have been four or five up if I’m being honest with you. I missed a sitter and I was fuming to be honest.”Arsenal have a point lead over City with two games left to play.But City have a game in hand, with that coming against Arsenal’s North London rivals Tottenham next Thursday.Tactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins
      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Read more on how Mikel Arteta is using Kai Havertz.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube. More

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      Arsenal wonderkid who’s just FOURTEEN called up to first team training as fans say ‘Arteta is building a dynasty’

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta had fans dreaming after calling up a teeange wonderkid to first-team training ahead of the Premier League clash with Bournemouth.The Gunners host the Cherries on Saturday at the Emirates as they chase their first Prem title since their Invincibles triumph in 2004.Arsenal youngster Max Dowman participated in senior trainingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10Dowman trained with Arsenal’s senior squad ahead of Saturday’s match with BournemouthCredit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10Dowman joined Arsenal’s first-team training at the age of 14Credit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10Dowman is the latest prospect to be given an opportunity by manager Mikel ArtetaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10And Arteta included Under-18 starlet Max Dowman, who joined his senior squad for today’s training session at the young age of 14.Dowman plays as an attacking midfielder and can also operate on the right wing.The teenager’s inclusion brought a big smile on Arsenal fans’ face as many believe the Spanish tactician is already building the team’s future.One supporter tweeted: “Incredible heights Max is reaching already. One of the youngest to ever train with Arsenal’s 1st team.”Read More on ArsenalAnother commented: “Unbelievable level.”A third wrote: “Mikel Arteta is building a football dynasty, he will dominate this league for a very long period of time.”Another stated: “That’s crazy. He’s playing with players twice his size and strength.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDowman has made three appearances for Arsenal’s Under-16 side and has also registered one goal as well as four assists in five matches for the Under-18s.Most read in FootballArteta is very big on giving opportunities to young players at the Emirates.Police in riot gear clash with fans outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Arsenal’s 3-2 win over fierce rivalsEthan Nwaneri, 17, made history two years ago when he became the youngest ever player to compete in the Premier League at the age of 15.Nwaneri came off the bench and helped the North Londoners beat Brentford 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Arsenal ‘to offer £115,000-a-week contract to land Serie A striker but face competition from new champions Inter Milan’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly prepared to offer Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee a £115,000-a-week contract. But they face fierce competition from Italy, with newly-crowned Serie A champions Inter Milan poised to make a move.Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move to a number of European clubsCredit: GETTYAnd, even if they can tempt the Dutch striker to leave Italy, the Gunners will also have to fend off Man Utd and Aston Villa. According to Tuttosport, Zirkzee, 22, is at the top of Arsenal’s summer transfer list.Mikel Arteta’s side are said to have contacted the player’s agent already over a deal until 2029.And they could have the edge over Inter, with the Italians likely to struggle to match Bologna’s £51million price-tag.That fee would still be a significant chunk of Arsenal’s summer transfer kitty, especially if they want to abide by the new Premier League spending cap.But club scouts have been impressed by the Bologna number nine’s 12 goals and seven assists in 35 games across all competitions.The tally compares to Gabriel Jesus’s eight goals and seven assists in 33 games, and Kai Havertz’s 13 goals and 6 assists in 48.And, while there isn’t a huge difference in terms of stats, his youth is considered a factor in Arsenal’s interest.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe club do have a backup plan in case a deal for Zirkzee falls through.Inter Live reported that Arsenal are also eyeing up Inter Marcus Thuram.The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsWith 14 goals and 13 assists across 43 games, he could be the catalyst to Arteta’s title push next season.The report claims that Arsenal could even offer Gabriel Jesus plus £26million to tempt Inter to do business.SunSport understands that, while Jesus accepts that he has not hit the expected standards this campaign, he is very settled at Arsenal and wants to fight for his place in Arteta’s side.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey linked with shock transfer to European giants with midfielder yet to agree new deal

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      THOMAS PARTEY could call an end to his time in North London amid interest from a European giant.The Arsenal midfielder, 30, is reportedly a top target for Barcelona as he heads into the final year of his contract.Thomas Partey has been linked with a move to BarelonaCredit: GettySpanish journalist Adrian Sanchez has claimed that Partey is high up on the list of potential targets for the bigwigs at Barcelona this summer.And with the Ghanaian’s contract set to expire in 2025, he could prove to be an affordable option for the the cash-strapped Catalans. Partey, who joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, is yet to agree any kind of extension with the Gunners and looks likely to heading for the exit doors soon.While teammate Jorginho has been offered fresh terms with the club, leaving Partey to slip further down the pecking order.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPartey has struggled for fitness in recent seasons and has been limited to just 11 league appearances as a result this term.His time on the pitch has also taken a hit after the £105m arrival of Declan Rice this summer.Mikel Arteta is considering his options regarding Partey’s future with hopes that he can make some of the £45m the club spent on him back if a deal is sanctioned.Barcelona aren’t the only club to be linked with a move for the star with Serie A outfit Juventus also rumoured to be interested.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThere had also been links to Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window but a deal didn’t come to fruition.Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Edu may be hoping to raise more funds for their transfer kitty ahead of what could be an expensive summer.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerReports have suggested the north Londoners are in search of a striker with names like Alexander Isak, Victor Gyokeres and Joshua Zirkzee touted.However Kai Havertz’s exceptional form since the turn of the year may mean the club shift their attention to other positions that need depth such as left-back and right-wing.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Man Utd frontrunners to land Michael Olise ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea as transfer release clause is revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are rated favourites to land Michael Olise ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.Crystal Palace’s uncapped winger, 22, reportedly has a £50million-plus release clause becoming active this summer.Palace assist king Michael Olise is a top target for Prem giantsCredit: RexDortmund loanee winger Jadon Sancho is likely to exit United permanentlyCredit: GettyIt’s understood United’s new minority owners INEOS regard Olise as a core transfer target in what could be a major summer shake-up.ESPN reckon the Red Devils are frontrunners for the France Under-21 star, despite being unable to offer Champions League football next term.United could offer former Eagles right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka  in part-exchange.Meanwhile, wideman Jadon Sancho seems certain to depart Old Trafford permanently this summer, having fallen out with boss Erik ten Hag before thriving on loan with old club Borussia Dortmund. READ MORE ON MAN UTDOlise’s standing has remained sky high with Premier League giants this season, even though hamstring problems have limited his game-time.The London-born ace’s release clause is said to be around £50m-£60m – a huge rise on the £35m figure in his previous clause.Chelsea are thought to have come close to signing Olise last summer.Arsenal have been persistent admirers too, while Liverpool and even Manchester City have been linked with him over the current campaign.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOlise was with the Gunners, Chelsea for seven years and Man City as a kid.He was then at Reading from 2017-21 before joining Palace.Pique reveals he and Lionel Messi were lined up for double transfer to Premier League giants before Man Utd swoopedOlise has now emerged as something of a goal-making king, notching 20 assists in 79 Prem games, as well as scoring 11 times.And not surprisingly the Eagles would love to somehow fend off so-called bigger clubs and keep him for at least another year. More

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      ‘I brought Declan Rice to Arsenal,’ says Keir Starmer after using his son to ‘trick England star into signing contract’

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      SIR Keir Starmer has claimed responsibility for Arsenal’s signing of Declan Rice after using his son to trick him into signing a contract.The Labour leader, 61, joked that he was able to con the England ace when the midfielder signed an autograph for his son last year.Sir Keir Starmer is an Arsenal season-ticket holderCredit: GettyRice has been a revelation for Arsenal this seasonCredit: ReutersRice pictured following the Premier League match between West Ham and Arsenal at London Stadium on April 16, 2023Credit: GettyRice, 25, has been a standout performer in an Arsenal side chasing a first Premier League title for 20 years.The midfielder moved to Arsenal from West Ham for a whopping £105million in July 2023.And Sir Keir, an Arsenal season-ticket holder, has quipped that he played a pivotal role in the high-profile transfer.The politician was in attendance with his son to watch his side play against West Ham at The London Stadium last year, when Rice was captaining The Hammers.Read more sportHe told The Telegraph: “Mark Noble, Mr West Ham, took us down to meet Declan. “And so my boy had his programme open ready for signing and obviously we put the contract [for Arsenal] in underneath. “Declan signed it and thought he was signing the programme, but actually he was signing for Arsenal.”Sir Keir also revealed how he “religiously” pens the dates of Arsenal’s games into his diary when the fixture list is announced each year.Most read in FootballAnd he said watching his club is a “release” from the daily stress of being a politician.Sir Keir, who says he still plays regularly, also said he will continue travelling to the Emirates even if he were to become Prime Minister.Mikel Arteta picks a fight with Premier League supercomputer after he is told Arsenal’s chances of titleArsenal and Premier League legend Thierry Henry is his favourite player of all time, but he also mentions Dennis Bergkamp along with current stars Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Rice.But the Labour leader was muted on Arsenal’s title chances. While acknowledging this season has been “the best title race for ages”, he insisted “it depends on City” and praised stars Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.Sir Keir was last year pictured taking part in a kickabout in North London, though he ended up on the losing side – captaining Homerton Academicals in a 9-6 defeat.But he’s not always been full of praise for Arsenal, and joined many in taking a pop at The Gunners for sacking mascot Gunnersaurus during the Covid pandemic in October 2020.Speaking at the time, Sir Keir said he “takes a dim view” of football clubs spending millions on transfers while making staff redundant.Politicians and their football clubsDAVID Cameron drew nationwide laughs when he appeared to forget which team he supported.
      The then PM seemed to be confused over whether he followed West Ham United or Aston Villa.
      The current Tory leader Rishi Sunak has been open about the team he supports stating he’s a “massive football fan”.
      He supports Championship side Southampton, who were relegated from the Premier League last year.
      His choice of club is not surprising as, like many, Rishi supports the club at the heart of his home town – he was born in Southampton in 1980.
      When Sunak was 18, his father Yashvir owned a season ticket to watch the Saints, and Sunak said that he was given a card signed by the whole team for his 18th birthday celebrations.
      His predecessor Liz Truss revealed in September 2022 that she is a Norwich City fan
      Boris Johnson, meanwhile, is a well-known rugby fan and appears to have less of a liking for football.
      Boris has never stated he supports one particular football team.
      When he was London mayor in 2015, he was asked about his football allegiance but gave a non-committal answer.
      He told reporters he supported “all of the London teams”, refusing to name one.

      Labour Party leader Sir Keir in the stands during Arsenal’s match at Wolves last monthCredit: PA More